| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $235.26 | 5.320% | $247.7758 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.37 | 7.140% | $211.4622 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.77 | 5.870% | $236.9053 | $236.91 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.49 | 13.395% | $19.8328 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.32 | 9.724% | $71.6717 | $71.67 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.95 | 8.412% | $187.4986 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.60 | 9.736% | $272.8037 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.76 | $1,247.9501 | $1,247.95 | $1,247.95 | $1,248.00 | |